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Unlike many other programs, the Labovitz MBA program requires completion of only 32 graduate-level credits. This is accomplished by moving all pre-requisite course work prior to the program. Once the prerequisite coursework is completed (see below) the MBA Core coursework consists of 20 semester credits in the functional areas of business and supporting areas, plus a 3-credit "capstone" experience. In addition, all students will complete 9 credits of MBA electives.

Note: Students completing all 8 modules will earn a “Certificate in Business Administration” from the Labovitz School.

Prerequisites may be waived based on the applicant's prior business coursework if such coursework was completed within the previous 10 years. Applicants with significant work experience in any of the business foundation areas may request to test out of the area(s) with appropriate proficiency.

Foundation courses may also be taken online through the UW Online Consortium. Instructions to register for coursework as a Graduate Special Student may be found here.

MBA Core Coursework (20 cr)

MBA 8111 - Business Ethics (2 cr)

MBA 8211 - Data Analysis and Statistics for Managers (2 cr)

MBA 8311 - Decision Making in Operations (3 cr)

MBA 8501 - Accounting for Decision Making and Control (3 cr)

MBA 8512 - Managerial Economics (2 cr)

MBA 8611 - Financial Management and Decision Making (3 cr)

MBA 8711 - Strategic Marketing Management (3 cr)

MBA 8811 - Human Resource Challenges (2 cr)

MBA Capstone Experience (3 cr)

MBA 8411 - Strategic Management1 (3 cr)

MBA Electives2 (9 cr)

These are normally fulfilled by taking designated 1-3 credit electives at the 5xxx or 8xxx level. Students can also choose from the following:

MBA 8911 – Independent Study (1-3 cr)

MBA 8994 – Directed Research (1-6 cr)

MBA 8995 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned) (1-3 cr)

Study Abroad Opportunities (see below)

NOTES:

MBA 8411 can only be taken after completion of MBA 8311, 8501, 8611, 8711 and 8811 are taken.

Elective courses may also be taken online through the UW Online Consortium. Instructions to register for coursework as a Graduate Special Student may be found here. Note that the University of Minnesota allows a maximum of 12 credits taken outside the University of Minnesota system to be applied towards a UM graduate degree.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students in the Labovitz MBA may choose to study abroad as one of their electives in the program. Each year, there are numerous opportunities to participate in short-term, faculty-led, study abroad opportunities offered through the Labovitz School. Recent programs have included courses in Australia, China, India, Ireland, Peru, and Thailand. Unlike most graduate level courses, graduate students on these short-term programs pay the same program fee as undergraduates, but earn graduate-level credit that counts towards their electives in the program.